We cannot thank Simon Geal enough for the incredible impact he has had on Emma’s confidence, growth, and love of performing.

Emma started taking LAMDA lessons when her primary school teacher told us that she was very shy and often afraid to speak up in class. From those early days, Simon has been a truly wonderful teacher, helping her find her voice and build confidence in a way we could never have imagined.

Over the years, Simon taught Emma LAMDA Shakespeare and LAMDA Solo Acting, from Grade 1 all the way through to Gold. She absolutely loved her lessons with him and gained so much — not only acting skills and performance experience, but also self-belief, confidence, and the courage to express herself.

Simon has always been incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive. He had endless patience when Emma was little, and perhaps even more patience as she became a teenager! His ability to connect with her, understand her, and bring out the very best in her is a testament to what a fantastic teacher he is.

Simon is a highly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated LAMDA teacher who genuinely cares about his students. We will always be grateful for the many years he spent teaching Emma and for the confidence and passion for performing that he helped her develop.

Thank you, Simon, for being such an inspiring teacher and for making such a positive difference in Emma’s life.